Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty

Position Overview

The University of South Dakota Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Program is seeking two part‑time nurse anesthesiology faculty members. These faculty members will chair DNAP student projects and develop and deliver course content to DNAP students.

Faculty report directly to the Nurse Anesthesia Program Director. The positions are part-time (30%) with the potential to increase to full-time (100%) based on departmental needs and funding. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participating in admissions, progression, and graduation processes for the nurse anesthesiology track.
• Verifying that graduates meet requirements to sit for the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) national certification exam.
• Advising, counseling, disciplining, and remediating students as needed.

• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in South Dakota or another compact state.
• Current CRNA certification by the NBCRNA.
• Member in good standing with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
• Holds a doctoral degree or is actively pursuing one.

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